There are 6 ways to get from Ispra to Zurich by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FNbus
- Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
4h 26mCHF 66–94Drive 241.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Ispra to Zurichcar 241.7 km
3h 6mCHF 40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMbus C177
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
6h 11mCHF 57–85Bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FNbus
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 12mCHF 75–210Bus, train via Zuerich Hb
- Take the bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FNbus
- Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 36mCHF 46–94Train
- Take the train from Varese to Castionetrain S50
- Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
6h 34mCHF 57–90
Ispra to Zurich by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ispra to Zurich is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ispra to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ispra to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Varese - Stazione FNM, Como Stazione Lago and Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Ispra to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Zürich HB via Castione-Arbedo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Ispra and Zurich is 239 km. The road distance is 241.7 km.
The best way to get from Ispra to Zurich without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ispra to Zurich, including transfers.
Ispra to Zurich bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, depart from Varese - Stazione FNM station.
Ispra to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Ispra to Zurich is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Ispra, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Varese, Kennedy,Autostazione, Varese - Stazione FNM, Como - Stazione FNM, Como Stazione Lago, Como - S. Zenone, and Como in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Zürich HB via Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN, Varese, Castione, and Castione-Arbedo in around 6h 34m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Castione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–20
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 0332 731110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
- Phone
- 02/961921
- [email protected]
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Ispra to Zurich bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, arrive at Como - Stazione FNM station.
Ispra to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Castione station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ispra to Zurich is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ispra to Zurich.
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